Hasan Minhaj Admits to Embellishing Personal Stories in Comedy Routines

Hasan Minhaj acknowledged that he has fabricated and exaggerated details in his stand-up comedy acts.
Stories about his daughter being exposed to anthrax and an FBI informant infiltrating his mosque were fabricated.
Minhaj defends his approach, saying the stories represent "emotional truths" even if not fully factual.
Some critics argue Minhaj's exaggerations undermine the purpose of stand-up comedy.
Others defend his storytelling style as thought-provoking entertainment that speaks truth to power.